PitBullz BBQ hoping to open by early April, possibly late March

1:24 AM,
Feb. 19, 2014

Will Simmons, Timothy Morrison's nephew, screws trim into the corner of a counter Tuesday at the new PitBullz Barbecue restaurant. Owners Morrison and Jeffrey Bourne hope to open the restaurant by early April.

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It's been a while since Lancaster had a true sit-down barbecue-only place to eat, but come this spring, chefs Tim Morrison and Jeff Bourne are going to fill that niche.

The pair have pooled their resources, quit their previous jobs, and have been working on a new concept in the area for barbecue. They are renovating the former Arthur Treacher's restaurant at 732 N. Memorial Drive. The new restaurant will be called PitBullz BBQ.

"It's going to be fast casual dining," Bourne said. "From the moment you start in line to the end, it should only take you 45 seconds to a minute." ...